K-1 Amateur Open Lithuanian Championship

K-1 LITHUANIAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP (WAK-1F)

May 8–9, 2026

Regulations

Organizer: Lithuanian Amateur K-1 Sports Federation.

Objective: to improve athletic skills, discover the best K-1 athletes in Lithuania, and promote the art of K-1 and a healthy lifestyle.

Potential participating countries: Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland.

Location: Vilniaus St. 297, LT-76308 Šiauliai, Lithuania (Sports Gymnasium Arena).

CHEDULE

Weigh-in and registration – May 8 – 5:00–7:00 p.m.

May 9 – 9:00–10:00 a.m.

Drawing of lots – 10:00–11:00 a.m.

Judges’ meeting – 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Start of competition – 11:00 a.m. TATAMI 9–10 and 11–12 year old qualifying matches.

11:00 a.m. RING for ages 13 and up

Semifinals – 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Lunch break Finals – 3:00 p.m.

AGE AND WEIGHT CATEGORIES

Age groups: 9–19+ years. Girls and boys compete separately. Maximum weight allowance: 100 g.

9–10: -26, -28, -30, -32, -34, -36, -39, -42, -45, 45+

11–12: -32, -34, -36, -38, -40, -42, -45, -48, -51, -54, 54+

13–14: -42, -45, -48, -51, -54, -57, -60, -63, -67, -71, 71+

15–16: -48, -51, -54, -57, -60, -63, -67, -71, -76, -81, 81+

17–18: -54, -57, -60, 63.5, -67, -71, -76, -81, -86, -91, 91+

Men (19+): -54, -57, -60, 63.5, -67, -71, -76, -81, -86, -91, 91+

Women (19+): -54, -57, -60, 63.5, -67, -71, 71+

EVENT SUMMARY

Competitions are held in accordance with the rules of the World Amateur K-1 Federation.

K-1 competitions are divided into two divisions:

Division A: 0–5 fights of experience in any boxing style.

Group B: 6 or more fights in any boxing style. Required attire: shorts, T-shirt, gloves, headgear, bandages, mouthguard, shin guards, chest protector (for fighters under 16).

A fighter who has participated in at least one professional fight is not eligible to compete in the K-1 Amateur Championship.

The color of the T-shirt and protective gear must match the ring corner.

If there is only one participant in a category, they may change categories or receive a refund of the entry fee.

Winners in each category will receive medals and certificates for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. In addition, the top three teams will receive trophies, and some championship participants will receive additional trophies.

APPLICATIONS:

Participating teams must submit their applications to zenonasbudraitis@gmail.com by May 1, 2026.

REGISTRATION: kumitetechnology.com

Registration instructions by category:

e.g.: A.M(9-10)-26 [explanation: A-division, for fighters with 0–5 fights; M – male; (9-10) – age; -26 – weight in kg]

B.W(19+)71+ [explanation: B – division, when 6 or more fights; W – woman; (19+) – age; 71+ – weight in kg]

JUDGING AND OTHER INFORMATION

To ensure fair international judging, each team must appoint a judge.

The fee for filing a complaint is €100.

Each participant may be accompanied by two seconds.

The entry fee per participant is €40.

Required documents: ID, medical certificate, insurance.

The event organizers assume no liability for any injuries sustained by athletes.

Medical examination (if required) – €10. K-1 T-shirts for sale – €10.

ARRIVAL AND ACCOMMODATION

For visa and accommodation inquiries – zenonasbudraitis@gmail.com

Hotels starting at €30/night, including breakfast.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Chairman: Zenonas Budraitis +370 617 39121;

Chief Judge: Romuald Mikalauskas LV

Chief Secretary: Renata Kutkevičiūtė

www.k-1.lt